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WOODEN SPOONUsed for mixing and when
cooking and stirring hot foods
SLOTTED SPOONUsed to stir foods that are in
liquids and to separate the solid foods from the liquids when
serving
WIRE WHISKUsed to whip eggs or cream or
add air to a batter. Not used with thick mixtures
RUBBER SCRAPER OR RUBBER SPATULA
Used for mixing, folding soft ingredients and to remove
ingredients from a bowl or plate
TURNER OR SPATULAUsed to flip flapjacks or burgers
or serve bars and cakePEELER
Tool to remove the outer layer of fruits and vegetables.
CHEF'S KNIFEAll-purpose large knife used to
slice, mince, chop, cube and dice.
PARING KNIFEAll-purpose small knife used as
an extension of the hand for small cuts, garnishes, paring or
coringBUTCHER'S KNIFESpecialty knife used when
cutting meats because of its thicker broad blade
SERRATED KNIFEKnife that has a carved or
hollowed out blade edge for use in cutting foods that are firm on the outside yet soft
inside
CAN OPENERDevice used to cut open metal
cans using 2 blades and a rotating handle deviceSTRAINER OR SIEVE
Wire mesh container that is used to strain liquids away from solid ingredients or to separate and aerate dry ingredients like
flour and powdered sugar
KITCHEN SHEARSTool used to cut foods and
materials used in the kitchen
LIQUID OR GLASS MEASURING CUP
Utensil to accurately measure liquid volume of ingredients.
Often in both metric and American units
GRATERA cutting tool used to shred or
grate foods like potatoes, cabbage, cheese or if the
surface is fine, to zest lemons or ginger
BLENDERElectric piece of cooking equipment used for fine chopping, grinding and liquefying ingredients
TONGSUtensil used to lift and hold foods while they are being
cooked or served
EGG SLICERHandy slicing device for hard
cooked eggs, mushrooms, strawberries, etc. to ensure
even slicing
DOUBLE BOILERPan used to gently cook foods
in an upper pan while it sits above another pan of hot to
boiling water.
POTLarger sized cooking container for stove top and oven. Usually has two smaller handles and a heavy lid. Great for "pot roast"